Purpose
The Education Commission studies ways to enhance the quality of education. The Commission also provides recommendations and advice on positive school/community relations, school facilities, research and development capabilities of school system, activities for students, and library services.

Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month, August through May, 5:30 p.m., in the Germantown Municipal Center Administration Conference Room.

Members
The commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and includes Chairman Mindy Fischer, Barbara Boyer, Steven Chandler, Julie Ganey, Audrey Grossman, Terri Harris, Manjit Kaur, Betsy Landers, Shawn Lane, Dino Palazzolo, Tina Powis-Dow, Anthony Smith, Scott Williams, staff liaison Stacey Ewell and Alderman Mary Anne Gibson. 

Awarding Outstanding Students and Teachers
Nominate a high school senior    Nominate a Germantown teacher
The commission honors a teacher and student each month during the school year. Winners are selected from those nominated by parents, students, teachers or school administrators. Youth Excellence Award winners must be a high school senior living in Germantown but can attend any school. Teacher of the Month award winners must teach in a public or private school within Germantown. Awards are presented monthly during meetings of the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Sponsors are invited to participate in the award presentation.

Support the Education Commission
Download the commission's fundraising brochure and find out how you can help support the efforts of the Germantown Education Commission.

Contact
For more information, contact Stacey Ewell at SEwell@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-7559 or Alderman Gibson at MGibson@Germantown-TN.gov.